Group Teacher

Grand St. Settlement • New York, NY

31d • $56,070 - $68,652 • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a teacher for a preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 4 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15 children. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Requirements

• The teacher must have a you must hold a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and commit to getting a New York State Early Childhood Education certification within five years.
• Child Growth & Development: Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning: Develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
• Program Implementation: Implement daily lesson plans in response to children's needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
• Family Partnerships: Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport.
• Communication and Service Coordination: pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• On-going Monitoring and Self-assessment: Analyze child outcomes on classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education coordinator and adjust curriculum planning and implementation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.
• Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training.
• Participate in annual performance evaluation to set short- and long-term professional goals.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessions.
• Practice positive teacher-child relationships including but not limited to working and speaking with children face- to- face at their level.
• Special projects and duties, as assigned and as required from time-to-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level